How do I find someone in the Kaufman County jail?
Use the Sheriff's Office online inmate roster — it lets you search by name, by charge, or browse recent bookings by date range.
- Inmate roster
- inmates.kaufmanso.com — search by name, charge description, or booking date range
- Court case search
- Tyler Odyssey portal (felony + misdemeanor records)
- By phone
- Kaufman County Sheriff's Office (972) 932-4337
You'll typically need the person's full name and, if possible, their date of birth. The roster shows the charges they were booked on and their current custody status. If a booking is very recent, give it a few hours to appear in the system. Looking for someone who may have been booked elsewhere in the metroplex? We list all 9 county inmate searches in one place.
Where is the Kaufman County jail and what happens after booking?
Full Kaufman County Detention Center visitor guide — inmate search, visitation, money & bond →
All county arrests are processed at the Detention Facility on US-175 in Kaufman. Here's the address and the typical timeline from arrest to bond.
- Facility
- Kaufman County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility
- Address
- 1900 E. US-175, Kaufman, TX 75142
- Main phone
- (972) 932-4337
- Capacity
- Approximately 531 adult inmates
- Sheriff's Office
- kaufmanso.com
- Arrest & bookingThe person is transported to the Detention Facility; property is logged and secured.
- MagistrationA Justice of the Peace magistrate reviews charges and sets bond. Texas law requires this no later than 48 hours after arrest (Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 15.17). Kaufman County magistration is conducted by JP courts on a rotating schedule. ⚠️ Verify the current magistration schedule with the jail directly.
- Bond postedOnce a bond amount is set, anyone 18+ with a valid photo ID can post it at the 24/7 bond window.
- ReleaseThe defendant is released from the Detention Facility after the bond clears. Processing time varies with jail volume.
How does visitation work at the Kaufman County Detention Facility?
Kaufman County offers both in-person visits (up to 2 per week) and video visits through NCIC — available daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- In-person
- Up to 2 visits per week, 25 minutes each; 1 visit per visitation day
- Video visits
- videovisit.ncic.com (NCIC) · $0.30/min · 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily
- ID required
- Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport) for all adults; children under 17 exempt
- Visitation info
- kaufmanso.com/jail-info/visitation
In-person schedule by housing pod
| Population | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Female inmates | Tuesday & Saturday | Tue 7–10 p.m. · Sat 1–4 p.m. |
| Male inmates — A/C Pod | Wednesday & Sunday | Wed 7–10 p.m. · Sun 1–4 p.m. |
| Male inmates — B Pod | Thursday & Saturday | Thu 7–10 p.m. · Sat 7–10 p.m. |
| Federal males (USMS) | Tuesday & Sunday | Tue 1–4 p.m. · Sun 7–10 p.m. |
| Federal females (USMS) | Wednesday & Saturday | Wed 1–3 p.m. · Sat 8–10 a.m. |
Dress code & rules
- Sign in no later than 30 minutes before visitation ends or you will not be admitted.
- Shirt, shoes, and pants or shorts required. No provocative or revealing clothing.
- No contact visits are permitted.
- Minor children (under 17) may only visit on Sundays (A/C Pod males) or Saturdays (females and B Pod males), and must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or counsel.
Video visits (NCIC)
Video visits are available daily 8 a.m.–10 p.m. at $0.30 per minute. Create a free account at ncic.com, then schedule at videovisit.ncic.com/scheduling/login. There is no weekly cap for non-disciplinary inmates.
How do I put money on an inmate's books in Kaufman County?
Kaufman County uses Tiger Commissary for inmate accounts and commissary orders. You can deposit online, at a kiosk, or by mailing a payment slip.
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Online | orders.tigercommissary.com (facility code: kauf) |
| Kiosk | At the facility lobby |
| Money order | The Sheriff's Office accepts money orders by U.S. mail or in person; see the Tiger Commissary site for current deposit-slip instructions |
Use Tiger Commissary to fund an inmate's spending account or order commissary packages directly. Log in or create an account at tigercommissary.com and select Kaufman County. The same money on the books pays for the inmate's phone calls and electronic messages.
What are the mail rules for the Kaufman County jail?
Incoming personal mail appears to be handled through an electronic scanning service with a Longview, TX processing address — not delivered directly to the facility.
- Personal mail
- [Inmate full name], SO# / Local ID, Kaufman County Sheriff's Office, P.O. Box 591, Longview, TX 75606 ⚠️ Confirm the current address directly with the jail before mailing
- Legal mail
- Send directly to 1900 E. US-175, Kaufman, TX 75142 (mark "Legal Mail — Confidential"; include inmate name & SO#/booking number)
Known rules: Mail to an inmate must contain no more than 5 pages and no more than 1 photo per mailing; page size limit 8.5" × 11"; front side only (no writing on the back of paper or photos). The envelope must include the inmate's full name and SO# (local ID) number. Electronic messages cost $0.25 each and picture messages or documents cost $0.35 each.
How do I bond someone out of the Kaufman County jail?
The bond window is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. New to bail? Start with our plain-English guide to how bail works in Texas, then come back for the local specifics.
| Bond type | Cost | Refundable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | Full bond amount | Yes, after the case ends if the defendant appeared | Paid at the jail bond window |
| Surety (bondsman) | Non-refundable fee (often ~10%) | No | Must use a county-approved bondsman |
| Personal / PR | No payment | n/a | Judge decides eligibility; supervised by Pretrial Dept. |
- Bond window
- 1900 E. US-175, Kaufman — open 24/7, including holidays
- Accepted
- Cash, cashier's check, money order, or credit card — no personal checks
- Payable to
- Kaufman County Jail or Kaufman County Sheriff's Office or Kaufman County Court
- Who can post
- Anyone 18+ with a valid government-issued photo ID
- Approved bondsmen
- Kaufman County approved bond company list · Administrator: Capt. Chad Hill (972) 932-4337
Where are the Kaufman County courts and how do I find my court date?
Criminal cases are heard at the Kaufman County Justice Center on US-175. Felonies go to one of three district courts; misdemeanors to one of two county courts at law.
- Courthouse
- Kaufman County Justice Center, 1902 E. US Highway 175, Kaufman, TX 75142
- Felony courts
- 86th District (Judge Casey L. Blair) · 422nd District (Judge Shelton Gibbs) · 489th District (Judge Tracy Gray) · District Clerk (469) 376-4640
- Misdemeanor courts
- County Court at Law (Judge Joseph Russell, 469-376-4745) · County Court at Law 2 (Judge Bobby Rich, 972-932-4331)
- JP courts
- 4 precincts at Justice Center & Forney/Terrell sub-courthouses — Class C, traffic, magistration
- Find your setting
- Tyler Odyssey public portal (felony + misdemeanor)
To look up a court date, open the Tyler Odyssey public portal and search by name or cause number. You can view case settings for both district and county court cases without creating an account. If you can't find your setting, call the District Clerk (felonies) at (469) 376-4640 or the County Clerk (misdemeanors) at (469) 376-4100. Selected dockets for the County Courts at Law are also posted on the county website approximately two weeks before each court day. For courts in neighboring counties, see our full DFW court directory.
JP courts — magistration & Class C
Kaufman County has four JP precincts. JP courts handle Class C misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and magistration duties (setting bail after arrest). The four precincts are located at the Justice Center in Kaufman (Precincts 1 and 4), in Forney (Precinct 2, 200 E. Main St., 469-376-4600), and in Terrell (Precinct 3, 408 E. College, 469-376-4587).
Worried about a warrant?
Missing a court date or an unpaid fine can trigger a bench warrant.
Checking for and clearing a warrant in Kaufman County — bench, traffic, capias, or failure-to-appear — is covered in depth by our sister site. Don't walk into a court or jail with an active warrant before you understand your options.
City courts & jails in Kaufman County
Class C tickets and city-ordinance cases are handled by municipal courts. City jails in Kaufman County are short-term (up to ~72 hours); detainees are transferred to the county facility for longer holds.
"Which county am I in?" — adjacent counties
Kaufman County borders five other counties. If someone was arrested near a county line, they may have been taken to a neighboring county's jail.
Kaufman County is bordered by Dallas County (northwest), Rockwall County (north), Van Zandt County (east), Henderson County (southeast), and Ellis County (south). If you can't find someone in the Kaufman inmate search, check the jail roster for the county where the arrest actually occurred. The arresting agency's jurisdiction — not just geography — typically determines where someone is booked.
What to bring to court (and how to act)
- Bring: a photo ID, your citation or case paperwork, any court notice, and proof of anything the court asked for (insurance, classes, community service, payment).
- Dress: business casual — no hats, tank tops, shorts, or offensive graphics. Silence your phone before entering.
- Arrive early: parking and security screening at the Justice Center take time; being late can trigger a warrant or force a reset.
- Don't guess: if you're unsure what a setting means (arraignment, plea, pretrial conference), ask the court coordinator or consult a lawyer before you appear.
Quick glossary
A few terms you'll hear around the jail and courthouse. For more, see our complete jail, bond & court glossary.
- Magistration
- The first appearance before a magistrate (often a JP in Kaufman County) after arrest, where you're read your rights and bond is set.
- Surety bond
- A bond posted by a licensed, county-approved bondsman for a non-refundable fee — instead of paying the full bond amount in cash.
- Personal (PR) bond
- Release on your written promise to appear, with no money up front, if a judge approves. Kaufman County's Pretrial Bond Supervision Department monitors defendants released this way.
- Commissary
- The jail store; "money on the books" via Tiger Commissary funds an inmate's account for snacks, hygiene items, and phone time.
- Booking number
- The unique ID assigned to a person when they are booked into custody — required for mail, deposits, and inmate searches.
- JP court
- Justice of the Peace court — handles Class C misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and serves magistration duties (setting bail) for Kaufman County arrests.
Kaufman County jail & court FAQ
How do I find out if someone is in the Kaufman County jail?
Go to inmates.kaufmanso.com and search by name, charge, or booking date. If the roster is down or the person was booked very recently, call (972) 932-4337.
How do I do a video visit with someone in Kaufman County?
Kaufman County uses NCIC for video visitation. Create an account at ncic.com and schedule a visit at videovisit.ncic.com. Video visits cost $0.30 per minute and are available 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
How do I put money on an inmate's books in Kaufman County?
Use Tiger Commissary at orders.tigercommissary.com (facility code: kauf). You can deposit funds online, at a kiosk at the jail, or by mailing a payment slip. Tiger Commissary also handles commissary package orders.
How fast can someone bond out?
Once a bond amount is set at magistration (required within 48 hours of booking under Texas law), you can post it at the 24/7 bond window at 1900 E. US-175. Actual release time varies with jail volume.
Is there a bail schedule for Kaufman County?
No published bail schedule was confirmed on the Kaufman County website. A JP magistrate sets each bond individually based on the charge, history, and other factors. Call (972) 932-4337 to ask.
Where do I find my court date in Kaufman County?
Use the Tyler Odyssey public portal to search by name or cause number. For felony dockets, call the District Clerk at (469) 376-4640; for misdemeanor dockets, call the County Clerk at (469) 376-4100.
Have a question we didn't cover here? Browse more DFW jail, bond & court FAQs.
Talk to a Kaufman County defense lawyer
If you or a loved one is facing charges in Kaufman, Terrell, Forney, or anywhere in Kaufman County, L&L Law Group can review the case — free and confidential.